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TO REQUEST FOR POST-DECREE MEDIATION
ATTENTION: Use the forms on this page only if the following factors apply to your situation:
  • You and the other party do not agree about the custody and parenting time (formerly known as "visitation") issues in your case, AND
  • You want to try mediation to resolve custody and/or parenting time issues, AND
  • You have an existing case and case number in this Court and a final Judgment, Decree, or Order concerning custody or parenting time (visitation) has previously been signed by a Judicial Officer. AND
  • The prior case was for one of the following actions, involving the same child(ren) as in this case:
    • "Paternity," OR
    • " Paternity plus Custody, Parenting Time and/or Support," OR
    • " Legal Separation" or "Divorce" "With Children," OR
    • "Grandparent Visitation,"
*NOTE: If this is a PRE-Decree matter, meaning an Order, Judgment or Decree has not been previously signed by a Judicial Officer in this case, you must use the PRE-DECREE MEDIATION packet instead.

WARNING! THERE IS A $100 FEE FOR EACH PARTY THAT FAILS TO ATTEND A SCHEDULED MEDIATION. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NO LONGER NEED MEDIATION, REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO PROVIDE PROPER NOTICE TO AVOID HAVING TO PAY THIS FEE.

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This packet contains court forms and instructions to file a Request for Mediation, or if the parties agree a Joint Request for Mediation, in Family Court cases involving custody and visitation issues of the parties' child(ren).

Packets
Title File English Spanish
Request for Post-Decree Mediation dradm9 PDF PDF

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